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User experience researcher salary in United States, 2026

How much does a User Experience Researcher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$146,647
Average $146,647
Low $90,436
High $237,796

The average salary for a user experience researcher is $146,647 per year in the United States. 614 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

User Experience Researcher job openings in United States

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UX Researcher (Hybrid 2-3 days...
BRMi4.4out of 5 stars.
Vienna, VA
$79,000 - $97,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for User Experience Researcher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Okta
 
$414,000per year
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Idaho National Laboratory
 
$332,800per year
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Grammarly
 
$288,000per year
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Block
 
$278,867per year
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The Cigna Group
 
$271,440per year
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Intel Corporation
 
$267,280per year
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Highest paying cities for User Experience Researchers near United States

  1. Menlo Park, CA
    $197,422 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $188,906 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $158,918 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $152,363 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $151,063 per year

Where can a User Experience Researcher earn more?

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